Sunday’s ‘All-Star Celebrity Apprentice’ Finale Hits a Nine-Week High in Total Viewers, Up Week to Week by More Than a Million Viewers

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – May 21, 2013 – NBC’s Monday edition of “The Voice” has finished #2 among primetime programs on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49 for the week of May 13-19, according to “live plus same day” viewing data from Nielsen Media Research, leading NBC to an average 1.7 rating, 5 share in adults 18-49 and 5.5 million viewers overall for the week. In adults 18-34, the Monday “Voice” tied Thursday’s finale of “The Office” tied for #2 on the Big 4 networks for the week.

The Monday and Tuesday editions of NBC’s “The Voice” ranked #2 and tied for #5 respectively for the week in adults 18-49, with top-30 ranking also being delivered by “The Office” Finale (tied for #12), Thursday’s “Office” Retrospective (tied for #22), “Chicago Fire” (tied for #26) and Tuesday’s 8 p.m. ET “Voice” Recap (tied for #26).

NBC’s 1.7 rating in adults 18-49 kept the network within 0.3 of a rating point of the weeklong win (2.0 for ABC). It’s the fifth week in a row NBC has finished within 0.1-0.3 of a point of first place in 18-49.

Monday: NBC is #1 for the night among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in every key demographic — adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 — and “The Voice” (3.8 rating, 11 share in adults 18-49, 11.3 million viewers overall from 8-10:01 p.m. ET) is the #1 show of the night. “The Voice” won its time period among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in every key demographic. In adults 18-49, “The Voice” won the slot by 36 percent versus CBS’s comedies (2.8, including season finales for “How I Met Your Mother” and “2 Broke Girls”), by 90 percent versus ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” (2.0) and by 111 percent versus Fox’s two hours of “Hell’s Kitchen” (1.8).

“Revolution” (1.9/5 in adults 18-49, 5.5 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) finished within a tenth of a point of the prior week’s official-national 2.0 in 18-49. “Revolution” ranked #2 in the time period among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 and is #1 among those networks in men 18-49 and tied for #1 in men 18-34.

Note that “Revolution” is a highly time-shifted show, with the prior week’s telecast growing by 56 percent when going from these next-day “live plus same day” ratings (1.98) to its “live plus three day” result (3.08), while rival dramas in the slot “Hawaii Five-0” grew by 34 percent (2.55 vs. 1.91) and “Castle” grew by 35 percent (2.76 vs. 2.04).

Tuesday: NBC tied for #1 Tuesday night, with “The Voice” (3.5/10 in 18-49, 10.5 million viewers overall from 9-10:01 p.m. ET) successfully moving to a new 9-10 p.m. time slot and once again delivering the #1 rating of the night in 18-49 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox. “The Voice” convincingly won its new time period, with margins of 40 percent over CBS’s “NCIS: LA” (3.5 vs. 2.5) and 94 percent over ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” Results Show (3.5 vs. 1.8). “The Voice” was up by 84 percent versus NBC’s season average in the time period in 18-49 rating (with a 3.5 vs. a 1.9, L+SD, excludes live news and sports) and up 101 percent in total viewers (10.470 million vs. 5.219 million).

At 8 p.m. ET, a recap episode of “The Voice” (2.0/6 in 18-49, 6.7 million viewers overall) ranked #2 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in the hour, topping reality competition from Fox’s season premiere of “So You Think You Can Dance” (1.9/6) in 18-49 and total viewers.

“Grimm” (1.7/5 in 18-49, 5.4 million in total viewers from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) ranked #1 in adults 18-49, adults 18-34, adults 25-54 and other key demographics among ABC, CBS and NBC in the time period. Note that “Grimm” is one of the most time-shifted series on broadcast television, with the prior week’s telecast growing by 50 percent when going from its “live plus same day” 18-49 rating (1.81) to its “live plus three day” result (2.72), which increased “Grimm’s” margin of victory in the time period. ABC’s “Body of Proof” grew by 29 percent (to a 1.81 from a 1.40) and CBS’s “Golden Boy” increased by 19 percent (to a 1.44 from a 1.21), meaning “Grimm’s” margin over #2 “Body of Proof” grew from 29 percent in L+SD (1.81 vs. 1.40) to 50 percent in L+3 (2.72 vs. 1.81).

Wednesday: The first Wednesday “Dateline NBC” in three weeks (1.3/4 in 18-49, 5.8 million viewers overall at 8 p.m. ET) matched the show’s previous 18-49 result and equaled the top “Dateline” rating since April 3. It was also the top Wednesday “Dateline” in total viewers since April 3.

“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (1.5/4 in adults 18-49, 6.5 million viewers overall at 9 p.m. ET) grew from its first half-hour to its second in every key ratings category.

“Chicago Fire” (2.0/6 in adults 18-49, 6.9 million viewers overall at 10 p.m. ET) tied for #1 in the time period among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 as it climbed to its top 18-49 rating since February 27 and its biggest overall viewership since January 30. “Chicago Fire” grew versus its prior original for a third consecutive original telecast, up 11 percent versus its 1.8 on May 8, up 18 percent versus its 1.7 on May 1 and up 25 percent versus its 1.6 on April 3.

It was the 11th time this season “Chicago Fire” has matched or topped its premiere 1.9 rating in 18-49. The only other new dramas on the broadcast networks to have done it even once are Fox’s “The Following” and NBC’s “Hannibal” (once each). It’s also the 11th time “Chicago Fire” has topped its premiere audience of 6.6 million, while the only other new drama on the broadcast networks to have done it even once this season is “Hannibal.”

Thursday: A retrospective episode of “The Office” (2.1/7 in 18-49, 4.4 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) earned NBC’s top 18-49 rating in the hour, excluding sports, since a special “Voice” ran in the time period on November 8, 2012.

The series finale of “The Office” (3.0/8 in 18-49, 5.7 million viewers overall from 9-10:15 p.m. ET) filed the show’s highest 18-49 rating in 16 months, since the January 19, 2012 telecast also did a 3.0, and matched the “Office” high since November 3, 2011 (3.2). In total viewers, it was also the show’s biggest overall audience since January 19, 2012 (6.0 million). The 3.0 is NBC’s highest rating in the slot, excluding sports, since September 22, 2011 (3.3), the night of the 2011-12 Thursday season premieres. Versus both the year-ago season finale and last week’s 9-10:01 p.m. telecast, last night’s series finale was up 30 percent in 18-49 rating (3.0 vs. 2.3 each). In total viewers, the increase is 27 versus the year-ago finale (5.692 million vs. 4.487 million) and 25 percent versus last week (5.692 million vs. 4.558 million)

“Hannibal” (1.1/3 in 18-49, 2.5 million viewers overall from 10:15-11 p.m. ET) matched the show’s 18-49 rating of the prior two weeks and equaled its highest since April 18. “Hannibal” is a highly time-shifted series, with the prior week’s telecast growing by 66 percent going from these next-day “live plus same day” ratings (1.06) to “live plus three day” results (1.76).

Friday: “Dateline NBC” (1.2/4 in 18-49, 5.3 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) reported NBC’s highest 18-49 and total viewer results in the two-hour time period in 11 weeks (since March 1).

“Rock Center with Brian Williams” (1.3/4 in 18-49, 5.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) scored its second-highest adult 18-49 rating in six months (since Thursday, Nov. 1), trailing over that span only the April 19 series-record rating with coverage of the capture of the Boston bombing suspect. In total viewers, it was “Rock Center’s” second-highest result in three months (since Friday, Feb. 8) and in adults 25-54 (1.8 rating), it was the #2 “Rock Center” in eight months (since Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012).

Sunday: The finale of “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice” (1.5/4 in 18-49, 5.3 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) grew versus the show’s results the prior week by 15 percent in 18-49 rating (to a 1.5 rating vs. a 1.3) and by 26 percent or more than a million viewers overall (5.3 million vs. 4.2 million), despite this week’s special competition from ABC’s “Billboard Music Awards,” Fox’s hour-long “Family Guy” season finale and CBS’s Tim McGraw ACM special. “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice” matched a three-week high in 18-49 rating and hit a nine-week high in total viewers (best since March 17).

WEEKLY AVERAGESAverage rating, share and audience in each category

ADULTS 18-49

ABC 2.0/6, 2.5 million

Fox 1.9/6, 2.4 million

CBS 1.7/5, 2.2 million

NBC 1.7/5, 2.2 million

CW 0.5/2, 0.7 million

Each rating point equals 1.27 million viewers

ADULTS 25-54

ABC 2.4/7, 2.9 million

CBS 2.4/6, 2.8 million

Fox 2.3/6, 2.8 million

NBC 2.1/6, 2.5 million

CW 0.6/2, 0.7 million

Each rating point equals 1.19 million viewers

TOTAL VIEWERS

CBS 2.7/7, 7.9 million

ABC 2.6/7, 7.5 million

Fox 2.0/5, 5.8 million

NBC 1.9/5, 5.5 million

CW 0.5/1, 1.3 million

Each rating point equals 2.89 million viewers

2012-13 SEASON AVERAGESAverage rating, share and audience in each category

The 7PM episode of The Cleveland Show and the 8PM episode of The Simpsons were each adjusted up a tenth while America’s Funniest Home Videos, the 7PM episode of 60 Minutes, and The Billboard Music Awardswere each adjusted down a tenth among adults 18-49 versus Sunday’s preliminary ratings.

From 9-11 p.m. ET, the finale of “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice” (1.5/4 in 18-49, 5.3 million viewers overall) grew week to week by 15 percent in 18-49 rating (to a 1.5 rating vs. a 1.3) and by 24 percent or more than a million viewers (5.255 million vs. 4.222 million), despite last night’s special competition from ABC’s “Billboard Music Awards,” Fox’s hour-long “Family Guy” season finale and CBS’s “ACM Presents: Tim McGraw’s Superstar Summer Night.” From its first half-hour to its fourth, “Apprentice” grew by 23 percent in 18-49 rating (to a 1.6 from a 1.3) and 13 percent in total viewers (5.4 million vs. 4.8 million). “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice” built on NBC’s rating in the prior 8-9 p.m. hour by 114 percent in adults 18-49 (with a 1.5 rating vs. a 0.7 from 8-9) and by 90 percent in total viewers (5.255 million vs. 2.767 million).

“All-Star Celebrity Apprentice” matched a three-week high in 18-49 rating and hit a five-week high in total viewers (best since April 14).

For its second hour from 10-11 p.m. ET, “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice” was #2 among ABC, CBS and NBC in every key demographic — adults, men and women, 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 — behind ABC’s “Billboard Music Awards” and ahead of CBS’s Tim McGraw special.

From 7-9 p.m. ET, an encore telecast of “The Voice” averaged a 0.7/2 in 18-49 and 2.6 million viewers overall.

NOTE: All national ratings are “live plus same day” from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise indicated.

On ABC, the season finale of America’s Funniest Home Videosearned a 1.8 up 29 percent from last week’s 1.4 18-49 rating. The 2013 Billboard Music Awards scored a 3.6 up 33 percent among adults 18-49 from last year’s 2.7. This is a ten-year high among adults 18-49 for the awards show.

On FOX, The Cleveland Show earned a 0.9 adults 18-49 rating at 7PM, even with last week. The finale at 7:30PM notched a 1.1 adults 18-49 rating, up 10 percent from a 1.0 last week. The Simpsons scored a 1.8 at 8PM, down 10 percent from last week’s 2.0 adults 18-49 rating. The season finale at 8:30PM earned a 2.1 adults 18-49 rating, flat with last year’s finale on May 20, 2012. Family Guy garnered a 2.6 at 9PM , up 8 percent from last week’s 2.4 adults 18-49 rating. At 9:30PM, the finale scored a 2.5adults 18-49 rating, up from last week’s episode, but down 4 percent from last year’s finale on May 20, 2012.

On NBC, the season finale of All-Star Celebrity Apprentice scored a 1.5 up 15 percent from last week’s season low 1.3 adults 18-49 rating but down 32 percent from a 2.2 for last year’s season finale on May 22, 2012.

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DONALD TRUMP CROWNS MULTI-PLATINUM

COUNTRY STAR TRACE ADKINS AS WINNER OF

NBC’S “ALL-STAR CELEBRITY APPRENTICE”

“All-Star Celebrity Apprentice” Raises Over $3,000,000 for Charity This Season

New York, NY – May 19, 2013 – Host and executive producer, Donald J. Trump, named multi-platinum country star Trace Adkins as the first-ever All-Star Celebrity Apprentice in tonight’s live season finale, concluding a dramatic and closely watched sixth season of “The Celebrity Apprentice” (Sunday, 9-11pm ET.) Adkins beat Las Vegas superstar Penn Jillette in the exciting finale held at New York University’s Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, which was followed by a party at Cipriani 42nd Street sponsored by Walgreens.

In addition to the celebrated boardroom showdown, the finale revealed that Adkins’ designated charity will receive the $250,000 prize, which will be added to the show’s total charity earnings for the season of $3,332,000. Adkins raised a total of $1,554,072 for American Red Cross, while Jillette raised a total of $598,655 for Opportunity Village.

Jillette also received $100,000 from Walgreens for creating the top selling signature celebrity flavor of Good & DeLish™ premium ice cream, bringing his charity total to $698,655. The products, Adkins’ “Maple Macadamia Mash-Up” and Jillette’s “Vanilla & Chocolate Magic Swirtle,” were sold in Walgreens and Duane Reade stores nationwide last week.

“We had the All-Star players this season and Trace clearly demonstrated that he has what it takes to be a winner,” said Mr. Trump. “As our new Celebrity Apprentice, he proved to have the winning strategy throughout the intense schedule and tough boardrooms. He was also able to win $1,554,072 for his charity, American Red Cross. I congratulate him on his win – Trace is a star all the way and now joins Piers Morgan, Joan Rivers, Bret Michaels, John Rich and Arsenio Hall as winners of the toughest reality show on television today. I’d also like to salute Penn, who was also a very impressive player.”

“Sometimes in life we begin a task wondering if it’s the right thing to do,” said Adkins. “Tonight, I can proudly say that competing on the show a second time ended up being a very good thing. I was honored to play for the American Red Cross – they came to my family’s aid when we needed them and I am a man who repays my debts. They deserve this bonus check for $250,000 from Mr. Trump and I also must thank the Nashville community and all my friends who contributed to the fund-raising efforts all season long. At any hour of the day, there is an American Red Cross volunteer selflessly helping others and they deserve our support. I’d also like to congratulate Opportunity Village for finding the ultimate supporter in Penn Jillette. He is a man of integrity and compassion who I am glad to call my friend.”

In the episode before the finale, Mr. Trump shocked the final four contestants by calling them back to the boardroom just minutes after the previous task ended. After asking all four contestants to make their case, he chose Adkins and Jillette as the finalists. Trump then issued the last, and most challenging task – to create a signature Good & DeLish™ premium ice cream flavor to be sold in Walgreens and Duane Reade stores, then design packaging, produce a promotional video and sell tickets to an ice cream social event. Six celebrity contestants returned to help them and the two finalists had to work together to bring star power and entertainment to a shared event space.

In addition to Walgreens, this season’s sponsors included Australian Gold, Farouk Hair Systems’ Chi and BioSilk products, Foxwoods Resorts, Kraft, LG Electronics, and The South African Tourism Board.

When the season began on March 3, the women included “Taxi” star and best-selling author Marilu Henner; entertainment icon La Toya Jackson; television/radio personality and actress Claudia Jordan; “The Apprentice” original all-star Omarosa; actress, host and author Lisa Rinna, and Playmate of the Year Brande Roderick.

NOTE: vs. last week A18-49 usage was -7% from 7-10p and -5% from 7-11p

On FOX, a double shot of The Cleveland Show earned a 0.8 at 7 and a 1.0 at 7:30, both down from its last original, which earned a 1.2. The Simpsons matched last week’s 1.9 adults 18-49 rating. Bob’s Burgers notched a 1.6, down a tenth from last week’s 1.7 adults 18-49 rating. Family Guy earned a 2.4, up a tenth from last week’s 2.2 adults 18-49 rating. American Dad earned a 1.9, down four tenths from the 2.3 its last episode earned (where it aired outside of primetime).

On CBS, 60 Minutes garnered a 1.5, up three tenths from last week’s season low 1.2 adults 18-49 rating. Survivor earned a 2.6 from 8-10PM for its finale. However, the finale lasted until 10:09 so expect adjustments tomorrow in the finals.Last year’s spring finale earned a 2.6 adults 18-49 rating.The Survivor reunion special notched a 2.2 adults 18-49 rating.

On ABC, America’s Funniest Home Videosearned a 1.4, down a tenth from last week’s 1.5 18-49 rating. Once Upon a Time matched last week’s 2.2. Your predictions were too optimistic. The two hour finale of Revenge earned a 1.6, down two tenths from last week’s 1.8 adults 18-49 rating.

On NBC, All-Star Celebrity Apprentice scored a season low 1.3, down two tenths from last week’s 1.5 adults 18-49 rating.

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The Amazing Race and Celebrity Apprenticewere each adjusted up a tenth, while Red Widow was adjusted down a tenth among adults 18-49 versus Sunday’s preliminary ratings. Also, final ratings for FOX’s primetime lineup are below.

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FOX was number one among adults 18-49 while CBS was on top with total viewers.

On FOX, NASCAR delayed the start of primetime programming, which did not begin until 8:25 with The Simpsons. Week to week comparisons are essentially worthless until we get the finals tomorrow.

On CBS, 60 Minutes garnered a season low 1.2, down three tenths from last week’s 1.5 adults 18-49 rating. The Amazing Race earned 2.3, down a tenth from last week’s 2.4 and down four tenths from the 2.7 last year’s spring finale earned. The Mentalist notched a 1.7, up a tenth from last week’s 1.6 adults 18-49 rating.

On ABC, America’s Funniest Home Videosearned a 1.5, down a tenth from last week’s 1.6 adults 18-49 rating. Once Upon a Time scored a 2.2, up two tenths from last week’s series low 2.0 adults 18-49. Your predictions were far too optimistic. Revenge earned a 1.8, up a tenth from last week’s 1.7 adults 18-49. Red Widow earned a 0.9, up two tenths from last week’s series low 0.7 adults 18-49 rating.

On NBC, All-Star Celebrity Apprentice scored a 1.4, down two tenths from last week’s 1.6 adults 18-49 rating.

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The Monday edition of “The Voice” teamed with the Tuesday “Voice” to rank #1 and #3 for the week in adults 18-49 on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox and #1 and #2 or #1 and tied for #2 on those nets among adults 18-34, teens 12-17, kids 2-11 and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54.

For the week, NBC ranked #2 among ABC, CBS, NBC and in adults 18-34 (with a 1.2 rating) and tied for #1 among women 18-49 (2.0).

Monday: NBC finished #1 for the night in adults 18-49 with an 82 percent margin over #2 (with a 4.0 rating vs. a 2.2 for ABC and Fox).

“The Voice” (4.9 rating, 14 share in adults 18-49, 14.2 million viewers overall from 8-10:01 p.m. ET) delivered the #1 results of the night in 18-49 and total viewers. “The Voice” won the time period in every key ratings category among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox and in adults 18-49 beat the combined result of ABC and Fox, who ranked #2 and #3 in the slot (4.9 vs. a combined 4.3). “The Voice” was up 2 percent versus the 18-49 rating of the fifth Monday telecast of the prior cycle (4.8 on October 8, 2012) and was up 29 percent versus the same night last year (3.8 on April 23, 2012).

“Revolution” (2.0/6 in adults 18-49, 5.9 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) ranked #1 in the time period among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-34, men 18-34 (tie), men 18-49 and men 25-54. Note that “Revolution” has established itself as a highly time-shifted show, with its prior telecast on April 8 growing by 46 percent going from its next-day “live plus same day” rating (2.23) to its “live plus three day” rating (3.25).

Tuesday: “The Voice” (4.1/13 in 18-49, 12.8 million viewers overall from 8-9:01 p.m. ET) delivered the #1 18-49 rating of the night in adults 18-49 by a 46 percent margin head to head versus the #2 show, “NCIS” (2.8). “The Voice” was up 21 percent versus its year-ago Tuesday telecast in 18-49 (4.1 vs. 3.4 from 9-10 p.m. on April 24, 2012) and up 43 percent in total viewers (12.8 million vs. 8.9 million).

Wednesday: “Dateline NBC” (1.3/4 in 18-49, 5.6 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) reported three-week highs for a Wednesday telecast in both 18-49 and total viewers, with its best results since the show’s Wednesday season premiere on April 3.

“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (1.9/5 in adults 18-49, 7.4 million viewers overall at 9 p.m. ET) captured its highest 18-49 and total-viewer results since January 9, despite this being the first “SVU” original in three weeks. Versus its prior original on April 3, “SVU” was up 19 percent in 18-49 rating (to a 1.9 from a 1.6) and up 16 percent in total viewers (7.4 million vs. 6.3 million).

Thursday: “The Office” (1.7/5 in 18-49, 3.1 million viewers overall from 9-9:31 p.m. ET) finished within 0.2 of a point of its prior original in 18-49 (1.9 on April 11), despite the previous week’s “Office” preemption and the return this week of original competition from ABC and CBS. In the time period, “The Office” ranked #1 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in men 18-34 (with 1.4 rating).

Friday: “Grimm” (1.3/4 in 18-49, 4.8 million viewers overall at 9 p.m. ET), which aired its first original in three weeks, finished within 0.1 of its 1.4 average for originals since returning to the schedule on March 8. “Grimm” was the #1 scripted series in the time period on CBS, NBC and Fox in every key demographic.

“Rock Center with Brian Williams” (0.9/3 in 18-49, 3.8 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) scored its second-highest adult 18-49 in seven weeks (since March 8), trailing over that span only the prior week’s series-record ratings with coverage of the capture of the Boston bombing suspect.

Sunday: “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice”(1.6/4 in 18-49, 5.1 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) maintained its 18-49 rating week to week and was up in total viewers by 2 percent (5.1 million vs. 5.0 million). “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice” tied for #1 for its second hour from 10-11 p.m. among ABC, CBS and NBC in 18-49 with CBS’s “The Mentalist” (1.6 rating each).

WEEKLY AVERAGESAverage rating, share and audience in each category

ADULTS 18-49

Fox 1.9/6, 2.4 million

CBS 1.7/5, 2.2 million

NBC 1.6/5, 2.0 million

ABC 1.5/5, 1.9 million

CW 0.5/2, 0.7 million

Each rating point equals 1.27 million viewers

ADULTS 25-54

CBS 2.5/6, 2.9 million

Fox 2.3/6, 2.8 million

ABC 2.0/5, 2.4 million

NBC 2.0/5, 2.4 million

CW 0.6/1, 0.7 million

Each rating point equals 1.19 million viewers

TOTAL VIEWERS

CBS 3.0/8, 8.7 million

ABC 2.2/6, 6.4 million

Fox 2.1/6, 6.1 million

NBC 1.8/5, 5.1 million

CW 0.5/1, 1.4 million

Each rating point equals 2.89 million viewers

2012-13 SEASON AVERAGESAverage rating, share and audience in each category

NBC Entertainment develops and schedules programming for the network’s primetime, late-night, and daytime schedules. NBC’s quality programs and balanced lineup have earned the network critical acclaim, numerous awards, and ratings success. NBC has earned more Emmy Awards than any network in television history. NBC’s roster of popular scripted series includes the Emmy Award-winning comedies “The Office” and “30 Rock,” as well as the critically acclaimed “Parks and Recreation” and “Community,” and new popular comedies “The New Normal,” “Go On,” “Animal Practice” and “Guys With Kids.” NBC’s drama slate is highlighted by the buzz-worthy new series “Revolution” and “Chicago Fire,” veteran award-winning shows “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” and “Parenthood,” and the acclaimed recent additions “Smash” and “Grimm.” Unscripted series for NBC include the vocal competition hit “The Voice” as well as “The Biggest Loser,” “The Celebrity Apprentice” and the perennial #1 most-watched summer series, “America’s Got Talent.”

In late-night, NBC regularly delivers #1 broadcast results with “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” “Last Call with Carson Daly” and “Saturday Night Live.” NBC Daytime’s “Days of our Lives” consistently ranks among daytime’s top programs in the valuable women 18-34 category. The five-time, Emmy Award-winning NBC.com streams full episodes and provides original content for NBC entertainment shows online and through apps for mobile and tablet devices. NBC recently launched NBC Kids, a new Saturday morning programming block designed specifically to address the developmental needs of preschool-aged children. Programmed by the kids’ experts at Sprout, the nation’s first 24-hour preschool television channel, this new three-hour block will feature educational series that promote active, healthy lifestyles for younger children.

From 9-11 p.m. ET, “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice” (1.5/4 in 18-49, 5.0 million viewers overall) is currently rating within a tenth of a point of last week’s 1.6 in adults 18-49, and in total viewers, “Apprentice” has retained 99.8% of last week’s viewership (4.987 million vs. 4.995 million) and is up 2 percent versus last week’s 4.905 million in these preliminary fast-affiliate results. “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice” built on NBC’s rating in the prior 8-9 p.m. hour by 36 percent in adults 18-49 (with a 1.5 rating vs. a 1.1 from 8-9) and by 28 percent in total viewers (5.0 million vs. 3.9 million).

“All-Star Celebrity Apprentice” won its second hour from 10-11 p.m. among ABC, CBS and NBC in 18-49 andwas #1 or tied for #1 for the 10 p.m. hour among those nets in every key demographic.– adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54.

In the 10:30 p.m. ET lead-in to local news, “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice” delivered a 5 percent margin of victory among ABC, CBS and NBC in the key news demographic of adults 25-54 (with a 2.2 rating vs. a 2.1 for CBS’s “Mentalist”) and was also #1 among those networks at 10:30 in every other key demo.

From 7-9 p.m. ET, an encore telecast of “The Voice” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 3.3 million viewers overall) grew from its first half-hour to its fourth by 83 percent in 18-49 rating (to a 1.1 from a 0.6) and by 55 percent or 1.4 million persons in total viewers (4.0 million vs. 2.6 million).

NOTE: All national ratings are “live plus same day” from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise indicated.